THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION
Our Foundation exists for the benefit of children and young people with life-threatening conditions and serious disabilities. We make grants to UK registered charities whose values and objectives align with ours and our overriding aim is to give grants where they will have the greatest impact. We actively search for organisations to support and do not accept unsolicited applications for grants
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £88.8m, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining grants equal to annual income. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not engage in fundraising activities, relying entirely on investment income to fund its charitable grants and administrative costs.
What the accounts disclose
“This income comprised dividends and interest in respect of the investment portfolio.”
“As a minimum, the Trustees aim to make grants which equal our income for each year.”
“Deborah Bamber, the wife of David Bamber (a trustee), is an employee of the charity. During the period Deborah received remuneration (inclusive of employers NIC and pension contributions) totalling £13,986.” — page 27
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kenneth Townsley — Founder
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- KATHRYN GRAHAM
- MARGARET INGRAM
- Richard George Ingle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £835k | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £793k | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £904k | £2.4m |
Common questions
Is THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £88.8m, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining grants equal to annual income. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not engage in fundraising activities, relying entirely on investment income to fund its charitable grants and administrative costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by K M Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £363k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £270k |
| FRANK BRAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £259k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £225k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £133k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £60k |
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- KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION
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- KHOO TECK PUAT UK FOUNDATION
- DONATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £5.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KHOO TECK PUAT UK FOUNDATION | £5.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DONATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |